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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 243.08 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 243.08 and 116.44 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 243.08 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/243.08 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 243.08 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 28,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,304.24/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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